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IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

bmfc1 Sep 08 2011 04:55 AM

Pair of youngsters go in Game 1 of Mets-Braves By Jason Mastrodonato / MLB.com | 9/8/2011 12:54 AM ET Hurricane Irene took away a weekend series between the Braves and Mets at the end of August, and instead of enjoying a Saturday and Sunday in the Big Apple, the Braves will try to squeeze in two games on Thursday before heading to St. Louis for a three-game set with the Cardinals. The doubleheader allows Mets right-hander Chris Schwinden to make his Major League debut. The 24-year-old has pitched the most innings of his career this season, logging 148 2/3, mostly at Triple-A Buffalo, while striking out 139 to 48 walks with a 3.87 ERA. "My main goal this year was to improve and mature as a better pitcher, and this year, getting an opportunity to start in Triple-A and learn from the older guys was a big thing for me," Schwinden said. ""Most of it was command. Just like any other pitcher, you command your pitches and you do well. I did that. I started to fall off at the end, but I've still got some left and I'm ready to keep going." The Mets come in hot, having won 10 of their last 13 games and approaching a .500 record (24-26) since the All-Star break. They'll try to knock around a pair of young Braves pitchers on Thursday, with 23-year-old Mike Minor earning the nod in the first game. Minor admittedly didn't bring his best his last time out, but he held the Dodgers to just one run over six innings on Saturday, striking out seven and lowering his ERA to 4.09 in 11 starts. "That's where I think he's grown the most," catcher Brian McCann said. "When he doesn't have his best stuff, he's able to fight through that and keep putting up zeroes." Heading into Thursday, the Braves had lost seven of their last 10 games, though they have a sizable lead in the National League Wild Card race. They are 2-for-18 in their last two games with runners in scoring position, including 10 hitless at-bats on Tuesday. "Offensively, we're not scoring runs, and on the other side of the ball, we're not getting deep into ballgames," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "That's the whole ball of wax. I'm real confident and real sure we'll get it turned around."

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 08:42 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Mets are up to 7th best in the National League. top half! Also 16th best overall, so technically still have their first round pick protected next year, although it doesn't seem like any type A free agents are particularly desirable anyway.

MFS62 Sep 08 2011 09:02 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

If I weren't aware of his contract situation, I'd swear Jason Bay has been on a salary drive. Later

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2011 09:20 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Maybe he's on a make-himself-tradeable drive.

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 09:49 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

He's been on a couple of these this season. He always follows it up with a "Hit like Julio Franco" drive.

Fman99 Sep 08 2011 10:18 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Ceetar wrote: He's been on a couple of these this season. He always follows it up with a "Hit like Julio Franco" drive. He wishes. He's been on a "Hit like John Franco" drive as a Met.

bmfc1 Sep 08 2011 10:56 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

METS: 1. Ruben Tejada (R) SS 2. Justin Turner (R) 2B 3. Lucas Duda (L) RF 4. David Wright (R) 3B 5. Angel Pagan (S) CF 6. Jason Bay (R) LF 7. Nick Evans (R) 1B 8. Ronny Paulino (R) C 9. Chris Schwinden (R) P Braves: 1. Michael Bourn (L) CF 2. Chipper Jones (S) 3B 3. Brian McCann (L) C 4. Dan Uggla (R) 2B 5. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B 6. Martin Prado (R) LF 7. Jason Heyward (L) RF 8. Alex Gonzalez (R) SS 9. Mike Minor (R) P

G-Fafif Sep 08 2011 11:09 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

"Hey, Schwinden -- you don't rate having the best hitter in the league in your lineup!"

bmfc1 Sep 08 2011 11:16 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

AdamRubinESPN Adam Rubin Jason Isringhausen has a herniated disc in back and won't be available for several days. David Wright, Jason Bay and Angel Pagan will have Game 2 off, with Jose Reyes returning to the lineup.

metirish Sep 08 2011 11:43 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Also from Rubin Jay Horowitz broke his ankle walking to work this morning and will have surgery Monday at HSS, will remain there until then.Izzy tells Rubin that Jay's break is serious , a displaced fracture......Izzy also tells Rubin he plans on pitching next season.

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 11:47 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Fman99 wrote: Ceetar wrote: He's been on a couple of these this season. He always follows it up with a "Hit like Julio Franco" drive. He wishes. He's been on a "Hit like John Franco" drive as a Met. he wishes. John Franco had a career .800 OPS against the Atlanta Braves.

Edgy DC Sep 08 2011 11:51 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Are we actually getting injury information on Horowitz from Isringhausen?

seawolf17 Sep 08 2011 11:57 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

metirish wrote: Also from Rubin Jay Horowitz broke his ankle walking to work this morning and will have surgery Monday at HSS, will remain there until then.Izzy tells Rubin that Jay's break is serious , a displaced fracture......Izzy also tells Rubin he plans on pitching next season. Jay Horwitz is pitching next season?!? Dear God, things have gotten bad.

metirish Sep 08 2011 11:59 AM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Edgy DC wrote: Are we actually getting injury information on Horowitz from Isringhausen? yes we are, I'd link the tweet but can't from work.

Edgy DC Sep 08 2011 12:02 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

That's some deep irony. Does he need someone to look after his dog?

metirish Sep 08 2011 12:07 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

"@AdamRubinESPN: Jason Isringhausen said it's serious, displaced fractures for Jay's ankle. Bone snapped. Jay's last game missed was in 1990." Intrigue? "@AdamRubinESPN: Jay Horwitz's assistant Shannon Forde is on crutches. She has tiny fracture/sprain of left ankle." "@AdamRubinESPN: Jason Isringhausen has a herniated disc in back and won't be available for several days." "@AdamRubinESPN: Jason Isringhausen said he plans to pitch in 2012. Current issue is pinched nerve that leads to right foot tingling."

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2011 12:11 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Jay, Jason, and Shannon must have had a wild three-way sex party.

Gwreck Sep 08 2011 12:14 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

I'm glad somebody just came out and said it.

Edgy DC Sep 08 2011 12:18 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

I've forded the Shannon. Tough to do after a good rain, though.

metirish Sep 08 2011 12:18 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

this thread is shaping up nicely.

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 12:25 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

as long as they get my issue of Mets Magazine out on time.

Frayed Knot Sep 08 2011 01:37 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Edgy DC wrote: Are we actually getting injury information on Horowitz from Isringhausen? And probably more quickly and accurately than info that goes the other way around.

metirish Sep 08 2011 01:38 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy DC wrote: Are we actually getting injury information on Horowitz from Isringhausen? And probably more quickly and accurately than info that goes the other way around. Ha!, and true

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 02:08 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

okay, let's go, keep the e# in double digits please.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2011 02:12 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Schwinden wearing number 63.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 08 2011 02:18 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Schwinden wearing number 63. First ever 63. Now the lowest number never issued is 65.

themetfairy Sep 08 2011 02:20 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

This isn't going to be pretty....

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2011 02:20 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Schwinden doesn't make it through the first unscathed. Somebody (don't know who) just hit a two-out two-run double.

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 02:21 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

themetfairy wrote: This isn't going to be pretty.... ughs.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2011 02:21 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Looks like the throw beat the runner home, but Paulino dropped the ball.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 08 2011 02:22 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Ceetar wrote: themetfairy wrote: This isn't going to be pretty.... ughs. Come on guys, you've watched Capuano have innings like this 25 times already.

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 02:24 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Ceetar wrote: themetfairy wrote: This isn't going to be pretty.... ughs. Come on guys, you've watched Capuano have innings like this 25 times already. 20 times maybe. and i 'ughs'd then too.

Lefty Specialist Sep 08 2011 02:28 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Well, the nice thing about a 27.00 ERA is that it'll probably go down at some point.

Edgy DC Sep 08 2011 02:30 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Three runs. Cool.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2011 02:39 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Jason Bay coming up with the bases loaded and two outs. Are you anticipating something big here? Me neither.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 08 2011 02:41 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

[bigpurple:30dyvghq]GRAND SLAM![/bigpurple:30dyvghq] I KNEW IT!

attgig Sep 08 2011 02:42 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

bay bay bay

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 08 2011 02:43 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Told yas

themetfairy Sep 08 2011 02:44 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Very nice turnaround!

Frayed Knot Sep 08 2011 02:47 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Hey Roger, whatever you just told Minor (conference between hitters) it didn't work.

attgig Sep 08 2011 03:01 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

damn larry.

Frayed Knot Sep 08 2011 03:09 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Schwinden's kind of getting dunked to death ... well he is as long as you ignore that 900-ft HR that Chipper hit.

attgig Sep 08 2011 03:23 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

and bay can't repeat his performance...

Frayed Knot Sep 08 2011 03:48 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Lefty Specialist wrote: Well, the nice thing about a 27.00 ERA is that it'll probably go down at some point. Plummeted to 9.00 it has.

bmfc1 Sep 08 2011 04:50 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Is there any reason to keep Igarashi for '12? Even if you think he's decent, getting rid of him means faster games.

Ceetar Sep 08 2011 05:42 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

I know Schwinny isn't a huge prospect or anything, and hasn't even been lights out in the second half in the minors, but it's his freaking major league debut, can we give (not accusing you guys necessarily, just the general vibe i'm seeing) the guy a break?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 08 2011 06:41 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

bmfc1 wrote: Is there any reason to keep Igarashi for '12? Even if you think he's decent, getting rid of him means faster games. No chance he sticks around here. Zero. This game really hacked me off. I almost punched these here cute kittens.

Ashie62 Sep 08 2011 07:55 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Larry was the best player on the field in this game.

Ashie62 Sep 08 2011 07:56 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

Ceetar wrote: I know Schwinny isn't a huge prospect or anything, and hasn't even been lights out in the second half in the minors, but it's his freaking major league debut, can we give (not accusing you guys necessarily, just the general vibe i'm seeing) the guy a break? Thats your job..

MFS62 Sep 08 2011 09:49 PM Re: IGT, Braves @ Mets, 9/8/11, Game 1

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Told yas Me too. Salary drive or getting himself tradeable drive, at least he isn't comatose lately. Later